Semester 1 Orientation
Semester 1 Orientation is a great way to start your LU journey.
It includes Preparation Week, where you can get help with your enrolment and much more, an International Orientation, a Faculty Welcome and Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day, a special day full of activities to help you get to know other new students and Lincoln a bit better.
Orientation rounds off with your Mihi Whakatau, a welcome onto campus from Taumutu Rūnanga, but your Lincoln experience is just beginning. It's a week to enjoy, get to know people, and help you become part of our whānau.
We understand that family and whānau are an important part of your journey and welcome them to come along to the events with you. Check out the schedule and mark your calendar to attend the orientation events. You can learn more about the events below.
Registrations are required for two compulsory orientations (International Orientation and Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day).
Have questions?
Contact Wheako Tauira Student Experience or come and talk to us at the Main Reception on the ground floor in the Hudson building.
Preparation Week is the perfect time for both new and returning students to get help with enrolment, course advice, timetable scheduling as well as finding your way around campus with our guided tours before lectures start. Whānau are welcome to come along to support you and help you to have a smooth start to your Lincoln journey.
Who
All Lincoln students & whānau
What you can get help with
- Enrolment
- Course advice
- Course timetable
- IT Help* (your LU email / 365 Office/ printing services/ campus wifi)
- Access to course information on Akoraka | Learn
- Student ID card
- Car parking permit
- Student Health & Whare Hākinakina (the LU Gym)
- StudyLink**
- Connecting to the LU community
- Campus tours (Departing from Ivey Hall (the library). No booking is required.)
*IT Help for ALL students who need support. Please bring your laptop to the IT Help Desk in the library. The dedicated time is particularly useful for Apple MacBook users to get support if you experience any trouble accessing the network or your learning tools.
**StudyLink help: For students who are eligible to fund your studies with Student Allowance and Student Loan.
What to bring
- Your laptop or tablet
- Your personal identification (passport/birth certificate/copy of visa) for your enrolment. International students: please check for admission conditions on your offer letter and bring any required documents as evidence of your personal identification.
- Bring one physical form of photo ID (e.g. driver's licence/passport) and the email you received from us confirming your enrolment for your student ID card. We are not able to accept a photograph on your phone, a screenshot or a scanned copy of your photo ID.
- Your car licence plate number so that you can receive your parking permit.
- New student checklist (this is also available at the welcome desk in Ivey Hall).
Whānau are welcome
We understand that whānau are an important part of your journey and they are welcome to come along during Preparation Week and other orientation events to support you. We have a designated area on campus where your whānau can have a cuppa and relax when you may be busy finishing up your enrolment or attending an orientation event.
Have questions?
Email Wheako Tauira Student Experience at: experience@lincoln.ac.nz
Alternatively, come to talk to us at the Main Reception on the ground floor in the Hudson building.
Who: All new-to-Lincoln students & whānau
When:
Where:
What it means for you
- Get important academic information
- Learn about the support services
- Get tips on connecting and settling in the Lincoln community
- Meet other new students
- Enjoy a free lunch
- Win prizes
Registration
It is compulsory for all new-to-Lincoln students to attend the orientation. Registration is required. Eligible students will receive an email invitation to register for the event. If you haven’t registered yet through the email, you can do so using the links below.
For new international students, you also need to attend the International Orientation. Please ensure you register for both events. Check the schedule below and mark your calendar to attend all activities that are relevant to you.
What to expect on the day
| Faculty: Agribusiness and Commerce | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Wednesday 12 Feb | Thursday 13 Feb | Friday 14 Feb |
| 9:30 - 10am | Check-in | ||
| 10 -10:30am | LU official Welcome | ||
| 10:30 - 11:30am | Faculty Welcome | ||
| 1 - 4pm | |||
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Faculty: Agriculture and Life Sciences |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Wednesday events | Thursday events | Friday events |
| Faculty: Environment, Society and Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Wednesday events | Thursday events | Friday events |
Whānau are welcome
We understand that whānau are an important part of your journey and they are welcome to come along to support you.
Study online?
If you’re studying online and can’t attend the on-campus orientation on [DATE GOES HERE] don’t worry! You’ll find an online orientation module available on Akoraka | Learn under "My courses." This module will provide all the important information you need to get prepared before classes begin.
Study on campus but can't make it?
We’d love to see you in person for orientation to get the full experience. If you can’t make it, feel free to join our online session on [DATE AND TIME] via Zoom. Save the date and the link to join the meeting.
Have questions?
If you cannot make it on the day or have any questions about the orientation, contact Wheako Tauira | Student Experience.
When:
Where:
Who: All new-to-Lincoln international students and your friends and family
This event is compulsory for all new international students to attend and registration is required. You will receive an email invitation to register for both International Orientation and Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day. If you haven’t signed up yet through the email, don't worry. You can use the registration link on this page. Please remember to register for both events.
What it means for you:
- Meet International Student Advisors
- 'Connect with other new international students
- Get useful information about international support services
- Get tips to help settle in Lincoln and NZ (insurance/student health/bank, etc.)
- Ask questions in person
What to expect on the day
| Time | Activity | Location |
Friends and family are welcome
We understand that friends and family are an important part of your journey and they are welcome to come along during Preparation Week and other orientation events to support you. We have a designated area on campus where your family or friends (whānau) can relax when you may be busy finishing up your enrolment or attending an orientation event.
Have questions?
If you cannot make it on the day or have any questions about the orientation, contact Wheako Tauira | Student Experience. You can also find more information about our International Student support here.
If you are a Study Abroad and Exchange student, this compulsory session allows you to meet the Study Abroad coordinator, organise your insurance, complete your enrolment, get useful information about the programme and ask questions in person.
Bring your passport, a copy of your visa and your home university transcript.
This event is for students who study on campus but cannot attend the Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day in person.
If you are studying an online programme, your orientation is part of your online study and can be found on your Akoraka | Learn (My courses). You are also welcome to join our orientations on campus if you are nearby.
Faculty welcomes are a good opportunity to gain information related to your programme, meet staff and other students from your faculty and ask questions in person.
Check your emails for an invitation from your faculty. If you have any questions, ask at a Welcome Desk on campus.
Please bring your student ID card or number with you.
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences (AGLS)
Faculty of Environment, Society and Design (ESD)
Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce
E kā manu pī o te wao, tēnei te karaka, tēnei te reo pōhiri kia whakatau mai kā kaimahi hou, kā tauira hou ki Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki.
We would love you to participate in our Whakatau (Welcome) for new students and staff, which gives the rest of the university community the opportunity to welcome new whānau members.
It's a great opportunity to experience our core values in practice.